Press Release: Monopoly is Going Digital

Monopoly Family Fun Pack Heading To Retail This Holiday

Me: “Monopoly is going digital.” My wife: “What?! No more cheating?” Three new and digital Monopoly products coming your way! Families should definitely take a look at this. It could re-invent game-night. This article contains the official press release, information on all three items, and plenty of screen shots.

San Francisco, CA, USA – October 22, 2014, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) and Ubisoft® announced Monopoly Family Fun Pack, an exclusive bundle based on the famous Monopoly board game. MonopolyFamily Fun Packwill be available in retail stores and as a digital-download worldwide this holiday.

MonopolyFamily Fun Pack features an exclusive Monopoly game bundle for players to enjoy a modern twist to the well-known franchise. The pack includes Monopoly Plus, MyMonopoly – an extension of Monopoly Plusthat allows players to customize the classic and 3D boards, and MonopolyDeal – the delightfully addictive card game where your luck can change in an instant.

The MonopolyDeal card game is a new take on the fast-dealing property trading action of Monopoly. Players will compete against their friends and gamers from all around the world by playing Forced Deal, Debt Collector, and Deal Breaker cards as they strive for victory. The first player to gather three complete property sets of different colors wins the game. Monopoly Dealwill be included in the MonopolyFamily Fun Packand available as a standalone download.

The Family Fun Pack will contain a free Rabbids add-on content where players can enjoy a customized Rabbids board in MonopolyPlus. The Rabbids content will also include a boisterous Rabbids token to add to the Monopoly iconic token collection.

Product Description

Embark on a journey to own it all! With a colorful and 3D lively city animated by funny little sidekicks, Monopoly+ brings the classic franchise to a new level. You can play the way you want using your game pad or your smartphone or tablet. Also includes the 2D classic Monopoly board.

Key features

A real living boardA full 3D city at the center of the board lives and evolves as you play. You own a miniature world where each neighborhood has its own unique identity and characteristics. Its friendly inhabitants will interact with your progression throughout the game and celebrate your achievements, bringing a new dimension to your experience. Feel that you own something special and admire your empire grow right in front of your eyes!

Play the way you wantYou can change the rules and adapt them to your playing style. Play the famous Speed Die mode to spice up your game or select from a catalog of 6 house rules chosen by Monopoly community members from around the world!

Your second screen is your controller (new gen exclusive)Use your Smartglass or PlayStation Application functionalities to navigate and validate actions or to keep an eye on your progression. Manage your properties and keep track of how much money you have.

A shared experience (new gen exclusive)Monopoly+ introduces a more amplified social experience. Winner or loser, the game allows you to take and displays your photos at very special moments.

The more you play, the more you winMonopoly+offers an extended experience along with My Monopoly: Take on new challenges for a chance to win rewards and new items for your My Monopoly collection.

User has access to unique missions and is rewarded with medals/trophies

2nd screen compatible

The game takes & displays photos at special moments

Product Description

My Monopoly is an extension to Monopoly+ that gives you a chance to customize the Classic and 3D boards. Create your own game very easily by customizing the board’s center and spaces. Unlock customization assets by undertaking fun challenges in Monopoly+ (& Monopoly Deal – TBC). For special occasion or just for fun, show off your talents and amaze your friends before starting a game together!

Key features

Customization has never been so easyYou can create as many boards as you wish and store up to 9 of them simultaneously through a simple and efficient editing tool.
Choose from a large library of 2D & 3D elements to quickly create your very own Monopoly game. More than 120 elements are available right from the beginning (67 2D elements, 54 3D elements) and you can unlock other elements by playing Monopoly+ (& Monopoly Deal TBC).
With 74 squares to customize in the 3D board, everything is in your hand to turn each experience into a very unique one.

Play to unlock customization assetsThe more you play, the more you are rewarded! Complete 70 challenges in Monopoly+ (& Monopoly DealTBC) and unlock 50 special 3D or 2D items that you can use to further your customization! The possibilities are endless!

User has access to unique missions and is rewarded with medals/trophies

Product Description

Enjoy the fun fast Monopoly Dealexperience online or in your living room. Compete online against your friends or the community to be the first to build your real estate. Play offline and discover a real second screen experience where your TV set is the deal board, and your mobile devices are your virtual decks. Keep your cards hidden from your opponents thanks to your personal screen, deal and be the first player to complete 3 full property sets: sounds easy… beware the underhanded tricks of your rivals or say farewell to your coveted fortune!

Key features

Fast paced Monopoly experienceBuild your real estate empire in a new and faster way. Compete against your friends in this frantic card-game: steal sets of cards, collect debts and be the first to collect three complete property sets of different colors.

Online play
Play against your friends or with people all around the world in frantic game sessions online!

Your TV is your second screen (new gen exclusive)In Monopoly Deal, you will find a unique way to play in the same room while keeping your cards well hidden from your competitors. Take advantage of a true multi-screen experience. Improve your skills against the AI then challenge up to three of your friends, on their own companion app.

I still don’t see why this isn’t on Wii U as it is showing up on “next-gen” PS3 and Xbox 360. The second screen would be perfect for the Wii U’s GamePad.

Jerry Shepard

That is a very valid point, I didn’t even notice that when I was putting all this together. Especially since this is more family focused, and in my opinion, Nintendo has always been more family friendly